The IITs were set up by the Government of India as ‘Institutions of National Importance’ and need no introduction. Bill Gates described IIT as ‘world class institute.’ “My son wanted to do computer science. But to be in the IITs he had to be among the top 200 in the country. So he chose Cornell.” said NR Narayana Murthy, founder of lnfosys. IITs got these
Kind of reputation in India and abroad, IIT alumni have already established their presence by occupying key positions in industry and academia. Today, IITs are the first choice of the students who are aspiring for Engineering.
There are Seven IITs in India - Kanpur. Madras, New Delhi, Mumbai, Guwahati, Kharagpur, Roorkee (Integrated into IIT in 2001). I is conducted for admission to B.Tech, Integrated M.Tech., Co-operative Integrated M.Tech., B.Pharm. (4 years) and B.Arch. The Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad, the Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, and Varanasi also follow IIT-JEE. However, women candidates are not given admission to B.Tech. in Mining or Mining Machinery Engineering IIITM, Gwalior, IIT, Allahabad, NIFFT, Ranchi and DG Shipping (TS Chanakya, Mumbai and Marine Engineering and Research Institute, Kolkatta) also admit students from the jEE merit list for their undergraduate program. The syllabus for the IIT-JEE is primarily based on the CBSE syllabus. There will be two question papers, each of three hours duration. Both the question papers would consist of three separate sections on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Questions in these papers will be of objective type. Incorrect answers will be awarded negative marks. Candidates can opt for Question Papers either in English or in Hindi. This option should be exercised while filling the application form and it cannot be changed at any later stage. Aptitude Tests for B.Arch. and Sues, program will be conducted for those candidates who qualify in JEE and are desirous of joining these programs. Eligibility Candidates who have passed (10+2) or equivalent qualifying examination and secure at least 60% marks in aggregate (55% marks for SC/ST and persons with disability) in their respective Board Examination are eligible. A candidate can attempt JEE only twice, in consecutive years. IIT-]EE is a competition amongst the toppers. So, it is advisable to start preparation from 9th class itself. Structured planning, determination and hard work are the essential ingredients to success. For more details visit: IIT Chennai - www.iitm.ac.in IIT Delhi - www.iitg.ernet.in IIT Guwahati - www.iitg.ernet.in IIT Kanpur-www.iitm.ac.in II Kharagpur - www.iitg.ernet.in
